Code of Conduct

This document sets out the behaviour expected of club members, volunteers and participants in club activities and details the role of the welfare officer(s).

Club Members

As a small club the success of Waverley Harriers is dependent on the active participation of all our members. The club is run and managed by a small committee of volunteers and we ask all members to support the committee and get involved where possible. The following code of conduct is mainly ‘common sense’ but we encourage all members to read this and adopt these principles. As a responsible club member you will:

Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all club members, committee members, coaches, and treat everyone equally.

Anticipate and be responsible for your own needs including being organised, having the appropriate equipment and turning up on time to club sessions and events.

Ensure that payment of annual membership fees is made promptly and that track/training fees are paid before the start of the session.

Consistently promote positive aspects of the sport such as fair play and never condone rule violations or the use of prohibited or age-inappropriate substances.

Always thank the coaches and officials who enable you to participate in athletics.

Uphold the same values of sportsmanship off the field as you do when engaged in athletics.

Cooperate fully with others involved in the sport such as coaches, officials, team managers, doctors, physiotherapists, sport scientists and representatives of the governing body in the best interests of yourself and other athletes.

Avoid swearing and abusive language and irresponsible behaviour including behaviour that is dangerous to yourself or others, acts of violence, bullying, harassment and physical and sexual abuse.